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. 2013 Jul;18(7):854-60.
doi: 10.1111/tmi.12103. Epub 2013 Apr 5.

An improved tool for household faeces management in rural Bangladeshi communities

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An improved tool for household faeces management in rural Bangladeshi communities

Rebeca Sultana et al. Trop Med Int Health. 2013 Jul.
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Abstract

Objective: To explore child defecation and faeces management practices in rural Bangladesh with the aim to redesign and pilot a tool to facilitate removal and disposal of faeces.

Methods: We conducted six group discussions, six short interviews and three observations of practices and designed the new tool. We piloted the new tool and elicited feedback through two in-depth interviews and two observations.

Results: Until three years of age, a child commonly defecates in the courtyard and occasionally inside the house. A heavy digging hoe was commonly used to remove child faeces. Mothers preferred a redesigned 'mini-hoe' and found it easier to use for removal and disposal of liquid faeces.

Conclusions: Promoting modified local tools may contribute to improving environmental sanitation and health.

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